Hell in the Cell predictions and other thoughts

I had to neglect my blog last week so no detailed thoughts on Smackdown or Raw.  But here are some quick thoughts and predictions leading into tonight’s Hell in the Cell PPV.

Sheamus vs Christian

I am thinking Sheamus continues the roll his has been on lately which the announcers continuingly remind us of.  They could pull out some sort of surprise here, but I will still put my money on the big man from Ireland.  I think this has the potential to be a great match.  Prediction:  Sheamus by pin fall.

Diva’s Championship Match Beth Phoenix vs Kelly Kelly (c)

Dare I make the same “bold” prediction three PPVs in a row.  Yes.  This is the night that Phoenix finally wins the Diva’s championship....maybe.  I am not sure what the WWE’s motivation was here when they refused to put the strap on Phoenix and kept getting Kelly over.  If it was to surprise us it worked on me.  Prediction:  New champion Beth Phoenix by pin fall. 

Sin Cara vs Sin Cara

This one is easy.  Sin Cara.  Haha, lame joke on my part.  I am not sure how to predict this one.  The “good” Sin Cara or the “bad” Sin Cara wins?  The white mask or the blue one?  So here is my prediction.  This one is not over yet and they fight to a no decision.  Prediction:  Double count out.  (should be an entertaining match).

World Heavyweight Championship Match Mark Henry (c) vs Randy Orton

Please WWE don’t take the strap off Henry yet.  It has been an awesome road leading up to his championship win and they continue to create a ruthless, fear striking monster in his character.  I am still expecting a return of Big Show and/or Kane at some point to cause some trouble for the champ. But even if they do show up to interfere, how awesome would he look if he could overcome the odds and retain the strap under those circumstances. I would like to see him hold it until Wrestlemania and take on the Undertaker.  Prediction:  Mark Henry retains by pinfall.

WWE Championship Triple Threat Match John Cena (c) vs Alberto Del Rio vs CM Punk

Should be another great match.  I don’t know why the strap was put back on Cena and taken off Del Rio so soon.  I am sure this match could have happened if Del Rio retained at Night of Champions.  In any event I am thinking the gold comes back his way again tonight surrounded by controversy of course.  Look for a possible cast of characters to play a role in this one including The Miz, R-Truth, John Laurinaitis, Kevin Nash, HHH and who knows who else?  Prediction:  New WWE Champion Alberto Del Rio.

Some other thoughts

If Del Rio gets the title back can this put Punk and Cena on the same page for a while forming a bit of an alliance against the powers that be, whoever they are?

How long before Jack Swagger and Dolf Ziggler challenge for the Tag Team championship now that they appear to have their differences worked out.  Will Ziggler drop the the US championship to someone and focus on the Tag Titles.  That is what I am hoping.  Let’s give someone else a chance with the US Title and see these two as a team.  Who could be the next in line to carry the US championship?  Zack Ryder?  Woo woo woo!

There is a lot to more to comment on but I will leave it at that for now.  I did enjoy both Raw and Smackdown this week, some good matches on both. 

I hope I do better on my predictions tonight since I didn’t get even one correct at Night of Champions.

Enjoy the PPV everyone!

Hell in the Cell Triple Threat!

We are going to be treated to a triple threat match inside the cell for the WWE championship featuring title holder John Cena and two challengers CM Punk and Alberto Del Rio.  I wasn’t a fan of taking the belt off Del Rio so soon and I am not a Cena hater or anything either.  I am wondering what could happen here.  It would seem that CM Punk has to get his due again soon or later being that the spotlight has been on him so much for so long.  Then again, we saw Punk and Cena manage to get on the same page recently on Raw.  Could this be foreshadowing something? Could the Hell in the Cell match end in controversy with Del Rio reclaiming the gold causing Cena and Punk  to join forces against whatever faction caused them both to be strapless at the end of the PPV?  There is the possibility of Kevin Nash, plus we got The Miz and R-Truth who are “fired” and will no doubt play a big role somewhere soon.

Also, I thought that John Laurinatis’s speech on Smackdown that assured everyone that HHH was in complete control and not to worry was a bit fishy.  Maybe, we finally get some sort or NWO, Kliq or other group form at Hell in the Cell.  John Laurinatis, Kevin Nash, The Miz and R-Truth maybe?  Leaving HHH to join forces with Cena and Punk.  Add another couple wrestlers and it could set up some sort of Survivor Series match.  We shall see. 

Hope you are enjoying your weekend.  Back later this week.  Cheers!

Night of Champions Predictions

Here we go with some quick Night of Champion predictions.  Great card!!

Divas Championship, Kelly Kelly (c) vs Beth Phoenix

These two hooked up during the last PPV at Summerslam.  It seemed we were poised for a Beth Phoenix title reign but Kelly Kelly pulled out the surprise win.  Like Summerslam, my prediction here is the same.  New champ, Beth Phoenix wins (see if I am right this time). 

United States Championship Fatal Fourway Match, Dolf Ziggler (c) vs Jack Swagger vs John Morrison vs Alex Riley

I think they keep this feud with Ziggler and Swagger going with Vickie Guerrero right in the middle of it.  It really hasn’t even got going yet apart from some arguing and a bit of shoving.  Morrison and Riley I think are in here to get another couple of faces on the card.  Prediction: New United States champion, Jack Swagger.  (but more matches with him and Ziggler to follow)

Tag Team Championship Match, Air Boom Kofi Kingston and Evan Bourne vs The Miz and R-Truth

The Miz and R-Truth have been doing some great bits as of late.  I am guessing the spotlight would be better served by falling on them who could even be more entertaining with the belts.  Kingston and Bourne both lost in singles competition recently to Miz and Truth respectively.  Makes you wonder if their leaning towards an Air Boom victory and keeping this going.  However I am going this way.  Prediction:  New champs, The Miz and R-Truth win.

Intercontinental Championship Match, Cody Rhodes (c) vs Ted Dibiase

I like both these guys!  Rhodes has great potential and I think is a great Intercontinental Champ.  A couple weeks ago I was wondering if Rhodes was going to be Orton’s next feud assuming he remains champ after this PPV.  However, Orton and Rhodes have already tangled twice on TV, but no titles on the line yet, so I don’t think this is done.  I don't say this with confidence but...Prediction:  New champ DiBiase wins (but expecting Rhodes to be elevated into more of a main event status with Orton).   

CM Punk vs HHH, no disqualification match

I am finding this one hard to predict although it has the potential to be an awesome match no matter what the outcome. If HHH loses he resigns as COO.  This could open new story line angles by adding a new person in place of The Game.  We also have to wonder if Kevin Nash shows up to have some influence in this one.  Prediction:  CM Punk wins. (but this whole story is far from over). 

WWE Championship Match, Alberto Del Rio (c) vs John Cena

A few weeks ago I thought the whole HHH, Kevin Nash, fake text messages, etc. was going to play a role here.  But all that has moved away from this match.  I haven’t ruled out that they could be fooling us.  I don’t see them putting the belt on Cena again right now.  Prediction:  Alberto Del Rio retains the title (with some controversy of course).    

World Heavyweight Championship, Match Randy Orton (c) vs Mark Henry

I am finding it hard to predict this one too.  I think there has to be some controversy to allow us to keep buying into the beast that is Mark Henry.  I am hoping for a return of Big Show or Kane.  Prediction:  Randy Orton retains. (with interference from Kane or Big Show) 

All in all I have predicted 4 title changes.  I don’t know.  I find nothing obvious here which makes for a great card.  Enjoy everyone, back next week.